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a resolution was not necessary in this war, but
some people might think they should not go
because some other people might step into
their shoes.
In conclusion he would say :
" Don't pass this resolution, unless you are
prepared to act up to it, for this is not like
the passing of a resolution as you would pass
a vote of thanks to people who come to visit
you."
THE PRESIDENT pointed out that Lord
Derby's Scheme was not in force in Ireland ;
and he asked Mr. Lane Joynt would he insert
in the resolution " Lord Wimborne's Scheme "
instead of that of Lord Derby ?
Mr. LANE JOYNT said it was like all the
good things—England kept all these good
things to itself. He pointed out that Lord
Derby's Scheme made a distinction between
married and unmarried men while that of
Lord Wimborne did not. He was quite
satisfied
to
insert
the words
" Lord
Wimborne's
Scheme," but
he
did
not
think that any married Solicitor should be
asked to join under Lord Wimborne's Scheme
unless some undertaking was given such as
was contained
in Lord Derby's Scheme—
namely, to have unmarried men go first.
THE PRESIDENT ; We are asked to pass a
resolution that applies to a scheme that does
not exist in Ireland.
It is a technical point,
but it goes to the root of the whole thing.
How can we adopt a resolution that applies to
something that is not in existence here ?
Mr. LANE JOYNT :
It is in existence here.
It is open to any man to answer Lord Wim
borne's letter and to offer his services under
Lord Derby's Scheme.
. Mr. CHARLES G. GAMBLE :
Leave out the
words " Lord Derby's Scheme of " and let the
resolution read " to further recruiting by all
means in their power."
Mr. LANE JOYNT :
Yes, I will agree to that.
Mr. CHARLES ST. G. ORPEN :
I have great
pleasure
in
seconding
the
resolution
as
amended.
The Resolution in its amended form was
then passed unanimously as follows :— .
" The Incorporated Law Society of Ireland
" desrre to record their deep appreciation of
" the patriotic action of those members of the
" Solicitors' profession and of those Apprentices
" and Assistants to Solicitors who have joined
" His Majesty's forces up to this date. And
" the Society are of opinion that it is now the
" duty of all Solicitors and their apprentices
" to further recruiting by all means in their
" power, and that the members of the pro-
" fession, who by reason of age or unfitncss
" are unable to serve their country, should
" continue to loyally preserve for those mem-
" bers who have joined the service, their
" business
and appointments during such
" service, so that on their return they will
" not be prejudiced by having in the hour
"of their country's need done their duty."
Mr. MOORE having been moved to the second
chair.
Mr. CHARLES A. STANUELL moved " That
" the best thanks of this meeting be expressed
" to the President for his conduct in the chair
" to-day, and for the manner in which he has
" discharged the duties of his office during the
"year." As a past President and a past
member of the Council, he stated he was glad
to see that the old reputation of the Presidency
was kept up and the business of the Society
was done so well. That was greatly due to
the President fo
the time being.
Mr. THOMAS C. FRANKS in seconding the
motion said he was an old past President,
somewhere about 1891 he thought it was, and
he felt that the honour of the Society was in
good hands.
The Resolution was passed with acclamation.
THE PRESIDENT returned thanks for the
resolution.
The proceedings then terminated.
Meetings of the Council.
November 3rd.
Clerk of Crown and Peace, Co. Down.
The fact that the office of Clerk of the
Crown and Peace for County Down had been
vacant since 5th October was considered,
and it was resolved that *he Under Secretary
for Ireland be requested to receive the Presi
dent, in order that he might submit reasons
for the immediate filling of the vacant office.